What's next?

goldelox20 · #1 August 4th, 2009, 07:54 PM

Hi,

I'm on my 7th cycle of not being pregnant/almost at the 6th month mark (Yeah, I have 14-15 periods a year - not fun). My doctor has done blood work on me, my blood count is normal, I am immune to rubella and varicella, and I'm ovulation (using the ovulation testing kits). My doctor said that she wants to wait until early next year to do any further testing - so my question is: what is the further testing?

Ima · #2 August 5th, 2009, 06:20 AM

Has your hubby been checked yet?

Wallflower · #3 August 5th, 2009, 06:28 AM

Hmm, not sure, but like pp said, could be an S/A for your DH. Or it could be an HSG to make sure everything is clear.

snsgirl336 · #4 August 5th, 2009, 08:20 AM

Most Drs like to wait a year before doing any testing as far as infertility.

For me- On CD3, he checked my luetinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), prolactin and one other I can't think of. At 7dpo he checked my progesterone. DH had a Semen analysis and we're now waiting on our HSG to make sure my tubes are clear.

I hope that helps a little!

SavaAngel · #5 August 5th, 2009, 08:27 AM

I am sorry it is taking you awhile. It is sad for me to see anyone have problems getting pregnant.

Some tests they might do: Semen analysis, HSG, progesterone test, if they haven't already they might check your FSH and other things in the beginning of your cycle. If PCOS is suspected (though with that many periods I don't think it would be) they will either do more bloodwork and/or an ultrasound to check for cysts.

~*Jackie*~ · #6 August 5th, 2009, 08:52 AM

I think the girls have it covered, but I wanted to say welcome to our group and I hope you stick around while you are working on that BFP!

goldelox20 · #7 August 5th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Thanks for giving me the heads up. We think the problem could be with my husband. He's gone through some pretty heavy medical stuff over the last year (multiple brain surgeries, coma, paralysis, etc) but is fully recovered for now; he's on medication that can cause low sperm count. I think it's just because we've been through so much stress over the last 14 months.